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Tuesday, May 6, 2008

tired and sleepy. while sitting and waiting for people to buy bottled water, she watches people passing enjoying the street dance. this girl is still 10years old but she already has an important role in the family. her mother sells food walking around during the Aliwan festival, while she decided to take a seat and sell the remaining bottled water. she also collects plastic bottles to be sold to plastic collectors.it was late night when i saw her here and i can imagine some other kids playing, watching television on a weekend. but not for her, she needs to work all day until midnight. she needs to do it to help the family.

karen, exactly. even in the Philippines some kids grow up irresponsible. but it's not as many as the ones observed in the U.S. it usually happens to kids whose parents spends less quality time with their children.

datupanot and earvin, thanks.

dra. rio, in my opinion both. i agree some kids grow up being business-minded but in this case, working more than 12hours selling things at her age is different.

it's sad to see kids working at their young age, and i keep seeing it everywhere i go. minsan, i stop and talk to them if only to offer a smile or even a story, no matter how silly. i wasn't born to plenty either, and i had to work during college, but i was lucky that i never had to work when i was 10 years old. thanks for sharing this post, dom.

Working like that should be a requirement for every teen from all 'have plenty' countries to experience! May we all remember to count our blessings each and every day...and pray for the safety of these children everywhere.

hi sandy, yes. we need to pray for them always and learn to count even the smallest blessings that we receive.

hi mimi, i agree and i hope that she'll learn the right thing. may she be protected with a good growing environment.

hi maya, may she see things more of the positive perspective. i know of someone who grew up in the same situation and fortunately achieved great success in life. i hope she will experience the same thing.

jave, in one way, we also have a responsibility in helping them (maybe in a little way like educating them as volunteers) teaching them new methods on earning and even how to help them move on. things like that.

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